Chris Garlich

Christopher James Garlich (born July 17, 1957) is a former American football linebacker. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979.[1][2]

Chris Garlich
No. 61
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1957-07-17) July 17, 1957
St. Louis, Missouri
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Kansas City (MO) Rockhurst
College:Missouri
Undrafted:1979
Career history

Career

He played for Rockhurst HS as a fullback/linebacker and was also a high jumper.[3] He became All-State in 1974 and All-Midlands team by Big Eight magazine.[4] In November 1974 he sustained a knee injury and underwent surgery.[5] He became again a 4A All-state offensive team and an All-American.[6][7]

In February 1975 he committed to Missouri University.[8] He lettered all his fout years at Missouri. In September 1976 he became defensive player of the week in the Big Eight Conference.[9] In 1978 he became co-captain of the Tigers together with center Pete Allard.

Garlich signed as an undrafted free agent in June 1979 with the St. Louis Cardinals.[10] He was cut in August 1979 by the Cardinals.[11] In October 1979 he signed again with the Cardinals.[12] Garlich appeared in nine games for the Cardinals during the 17 season. He retired after one season in the NFL.[13]

References
  1. "Chris Garlich Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  2. "Chris Garlich, LB". Nfl.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  3. Gibson, Greg (December 2, 1973). "Sumner captures crown". Columbia Missourian. p. 76. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  4. Heitholt, Kent (October 18, 1974). "Powerful Rockhurst presents big test for Kewsp". Columbia Missourian. p. 24. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  5. "Cards, Rockhurst ready for showndown". Independence Examiner. November 13, 1974. p. 8. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  6. "Ladue dominates 4A all-star team". Daily Capital News. December 11, 1974. p. 9. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  7. "Scholastic Magazine names High School All-Americans". Sedalia Democrat. January 26, 1975. p. 10. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  8. "Lewis signs with Missouri". Jefferson City News. February 23, 1975. p. 16. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  9. "Onofrio is honored, Saturday is worry". Morgantown Dominion Post. September 29, 1976. p. 45. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  10. "St Louis Cardinals signings". Galveston Daily. June 6, 1979. p. 34. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  11. "St Louis". Madison Wisconsin State. August 22, 1979. p. 24. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  12. "St Louis Cardinals". Kannapolis Daily Independent. October 17, 1979. p. 12. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  13. "St Louis". Galveston Daily News. May 20, 1980. p. 12. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
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